Three companies participated in the Pulp & Beyond Award Startup Competition. The competition brings forth new and significant solutions in the field of forest bioeconomy. The winner of the competition is Aisti Corporation, which has developed a patented ultra-low density fire-retardant foam material, suitable for production of board-like products for many different applications such as acoustic tiles, thermal insulation products, windshield panels and package cushions.
The finalists of the competition for start-up companies at Pulp & Beyond 2024 are Aisti Oy, Carboreal Oy and Fiberdom Oy. The competition highlights new and significant solutions in the field of forest bioeconomy, and the winner will be awarded the 10,000 € Pulp & Beyond Award funded by the Finnish Fair Foundation. The international forest industry professional event Pulp & Beyond 2024 will be held 10.–11.4.2024 at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre, and the start-up competition will take place on 10.4.
The Teknologia 23 event s competition, targeted at startup companies, is now open. The aim of the competition is to highlight significant new solutions in the field of technology, and the winner will receive a €10,000 prize, donated by the Finnish Fair Foundation. The Teknologia 23 fair will be held at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre from 7 to 9 November 2023.
Being held for the third time, the startup competition seeks the most promising technology companies of today with the potential for growth.